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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
At etrailer we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
This is a strange review to write. The hitch, itself, is top notch. A five star unit. That said, the package arrived with the hitch broken through the packing in 3 places. Because of that, it was missing some hardware, a problem I didn't see until my vehicle was on stands with the exhaust dangling. Very frustrating and cost two stars. Packaging needs to be improved.
Excellent! Easy installation thanks to the video tutorial and instructions. Already utilized the hitch by taking out my bikes! Exactly what I was wanting. Thank you, etrailer!
Installation was not as easy as should have been. Started three of the bolts just fine but seemed like the hitch may have been slightly warped had to put a jack under the side plate and force it up to be able to get the fourth bolt in place.
Mike L.
10/15/2025
When a trailer hitch is constructed, softer steel is used in the side plates as opposed to the harder steel used in the crossbar and receiver tube. This allows the hitch to flex along with the vehicle to a certain degree. This flexibility can also allow the hitch to get slightly bent out of position during shipping and handling. However, in most cases this is pretty easy to fix if you know a few tricks as shown in the linked article.
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Once again etrailer.com delivers. My goto place to trailer stuff for years now. Was in an accident which totaled my Jeep last month. New (used) car didn't come with a hitch. Only ordered the hitch for now. Not sure if I'll end up wiring it but if I do I'll be back here for the wiring kit. For now just intend to use it for bike rack and cargo basket. Love the install videos specifically on each vehicles install. My car must have less options because I didn't have some wires that were shown to be in the way. I considered it time saving. Struggled a little getting the bolts fished in but made it happen. Loved the tip about taping the flat washer spacers to the hitch prior to installing. Had the kids come out and assist with getting the hitch in place. I assume this is much easier with a lift but I'm working in a driveway on ramps. Fairly quick install. Looks great tucked up under there. Shipped quick and came mostly unscathed. A 33lb steel hitch with a plethora of odd angles and sharp corners is bound to wreck havoc during shipping. Thanks for the quick shipping and always great service.
Kenneth
6/23/2025
Hitch has been fine. Little more matte black than it was in the beginning. Towed our little 4x6 utility trailer, our canoekayak trailer, held a cargo basket with 2 x folded dog crates for a trip, used it multiple times for a 3 x bike rack. No problems with it. Did end up adding the wiring harness for the trailers.
Great fit for my vehicle. Removing the rear bumper cover probably wasn’t necessary, but I had to replace mine anyway, which made an already easy installation easier. Definitely make sure to put the rubber hangers back onto the vehicle hooks before mounting. If I hadn’t had the clearance to reach in from the top (because my bumper cover was off), I’d have had to lower the back of the mount again to re-fit them. Solid product.
Victoria H.
4/14/2025
Thanks for including photos with your insight Robert! This is helpful feedback for future shoppers with a 2014 CX-5.
The product arrived ahead of time.
It came packaged properly and with all the materials included.
The dealer wanted to charge $[XX] dollar for the hitch + $[XX] to install it.
It was installed within an hour and I saved $[XX]
Armando
1/9/2025
It has been better than expected!!! It was worth what I paid for it and $800 less than what the dealer wanted to charge for it!!
Haven't installed it yet as I'll get the car in a couple weeks, but the package was intact and there doesn't appear to be any damage, even to the box. The hardware was taped to the side of the hitch and seems to all be there as well. Will update the review after I install it.
Mike L.
9/30/2025
Please let us know how the install goes for you!
Purchased for my daughter / son-in-law's 2014 Maxda CX5 as they like to camp, have dogs and are always cramped for space. It's great for use with a hitch mounted cargo carrier or hitch mounted bike rack. Product arrived undamaged (though corner of hitch assembly was protruding from the box...a stronger box or a hard liner for the box would be better). It took my son-in-law and I about 2 hours to install; we took our time. Watching the install video is important and I recommend thoroughly reading instructions and ensuring a good understanding of the process (ex: understanding "teeth on the washers" is an easily missed detail that can be understood too late). I needed my SIL's set of hands to help hold the hitch assembly as it came time to bolt it to the frame. All else can be a one-person job. We jacked the car up about 15-inches and that helped with installation...but you could install without jacking the car. Overall, very pleased with the product, the accurate instructions and the relative ease of installation. It sounds a little more difficult than it is!
Heather A.
1/9/2025
Rick, I love your photo. What a sweet thing to do for your daughter and son-in-law. What kind of dogs do they have? I have a small shi-poo (shih tzu poodle mix) so I don't have to worry about space as much when traveling. They are definitely going to need a cargo carrier for all their camping gear. I am happy to make a recommendation if you want.
This is a challenging install for one person. The video on the website is very helpful. Fishing the rear bolts through blindly is a frustrating process, when you’re also trying to support and guess alignment of the hitch holes with the frame. it would be much easier if you had a lift. But when the bolts finally align the hitch fits perfectly. It was about a two hour job for me.
The hitch fits and performs very well. I would buy again. I will say that it takes a lot more time to install than they suggest. Maybe 2 strong men with a lift can install it quickly but 2 70+ year old folks with a floor jack on the driveway took a lot longer. be ready for some heavy lifting.
Took me and my wife about an hour to install it.But that was just flat in the garage. Solidly built.
Nick S.
12/8/2025
That is great to hear! I am glad you both were able to get it installed even if it wasn't in the easiest of locations. What are you planning on using the hitch for?
The hitch was as shown. The install was beyond my or the average guy’s ability, specifically dropping the exhaust system.
Great fit and easy to install hitch , the first eTrailer installation video is very helpful.
The hitch was relatively easy to install, we use it to haul a bike rack and it works very well.
Dan
6/14/2025
We love our hitch it works great on our small SUV to haul bikes
Great hitch. The step-by-step video instructions from etrailer made it a remarkably simple install. It's solid and allows us to easily travel with bike racks, cargo racks, tow small trailers, etc. Would recommend buying from etrailer any time (as long as you have a little bit of DIY skill. WAY less expensive than what I was quoted to install a hitch receiver from others.
Product was delivered quickly and installation went smoothly thanks to the video. Other similar product don’t come with hardware. That’s what sold me. Well done etrailer!
Installation was great. All of the holes lined up perfectly. The installation video was spot-on. I needed a friend to help me lift it into place. I am a very capable shade tree mechanic. Car noobs should have a friend help them.
Charlie H.
6/18/2025
The receiver hitch still works perfect. No issues after one year.
Nick S.
6/18/2025
Everything was fine except shipping. Delivered a bit beat up but that's not the sellers fault
Brooke M.
4/11/2025
Glad to hear that, Miguel! If anything turns up damaged or missing please let us help! :)
Installed on my 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring. I have used etrailer in the past for other trailer hitches, and they always have the best customer service. They include fantastic, detailed, and thorough instructions. The installation was accurately described in its' difficulty - this specific installation wasn't the easiest, but with a little persistence and determination, you can get it done. 11/10 I always recommend etrailer and will continue to come back for my future vehicles!
Great product. Installed with one half the car jacked up and only help from a friend for maybe 5 minutes. Total time about 20 minutes once car was in the air. JUST BE SURE TO GET THE WIRES OUT OF THE WAY ON THE FRAME. I squished mine.. luckily everything still works. Side note if you get the harness, my specific model has a accessory outlet in the same panel you remove to get to the rear lights and if you tap into the positive on that then you dont have to run the wire to the battery.
Great quality hitch. The box was damaged when we received it, but the hitch was fine. It took longer to install than in the video, but I don't have a lift. The fit is nice, and I like the matte finish.
Followed the instructions and worked perfectly.
2019 Mazda CX5
Easy to follow video, made the installation super easy. Also loved that it came with all the hardware and wires for pulling the carriage bolt assembly through the frame. It looks great don't even notice it's there, it's also well built and solid setup. Definitely recommend your products.
When installing the hitch on my 2021 Mazda CX-5, I found it easiest to remove the rear muffler assembly. Even when the muffler was lowered per the installation instructions it was impossible to fit it into place.
Removing the lightweight muffler assembly is easy (remove two 14mm-9/16" nuts and the four rubber hanging mounts). This gives you lots of space for hitch installation and tightening the four mounting bolts (the front two thread into nuts already mounted inside the frame rail).
I just installed this hitch so it's too soon to describe my experience with it. However it appears well built, has a good finish, included all necessary hardware, and etrailer.com provided fast delivery.
William
9/3/2023
It works so well I don’t even have to think about it. The finish seems to be holding up well, too.
Quality piece. The install video is excellent. I used an ATV jack along with an extra pair of hands to get this installed on my driveway. It's fiddly to do it that way, but I took my time and tried a few different approaches before I finally got it in position.
Thomas
7/17/2025
Loving this hitch. Use it often, works great. I’ve recommended etrailer to my friends as the go-to place to get a hitch and DIY the install.
Lazer S.
7/17/2025
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Richard
10/29/2025
Its a top notch product. Wonder if the packaging has improved.